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Part 1: Introduction 1. Research as an Important Way of Knowing 2. Essentials 3. Research Ethics Part II: Thinking Processes 4. Philosophical Foundations 5. Framing the Problem 6. Developing a Knowledge Base Through Literature and Resources 7. Theory in Research 8. Asking Questions and Posing Queries 9. Language and Thinking Processes Part III: Design Approaches 10. Experimental-Type Designs 11. Naturalistic Designs 12. Mixed Method Designs Part V: Action Processes 13. Setting Boundaries 14. Boundary Setting in Experimental-Type Design 15. Boundary Setting in Naturalistic Analysis 16. Boundary Setting in Mixed Methods 17. Collecting Information 18. Collecting Data Through Measurement in Experimental-Type Design 19. Gathering Information in Naturalistic Analysis 20. Preparing and Organizing Data 21. Statistical Analysis for Experimental-Type Research 22. Analysis in Naturalistic Inquiry 23. Sharing Research Knowledge Before the Study 24. Sharing Research Knowledge During and After the Study Part V: Improving Practice Through Inquiry 25. Reciprocal Roles of Research, Knowledge Development, and Practice 26. Stories from the Field Appendices Glossary
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